Community Calendar

(Editor’s Note: Due to limited space and the sheer volume of requests, publication of Community Calendar items can only be guaranteed one week in advance of the day of the event/meeting.)

March 6

PARTNERS IN ART, Thursday, March 6, from 3-9 p.m. at the Owen County Art Guild. Adult painting session, all levels and mediums.

SIGNS OF THE TIMES, ACCORDING TO THE BOOK OF REVELATIONS. Are world events shaping a one world government? Is Bible prophecy being fulfilled right before our eyes? The beast, the Antichrist, WWIII, The Rapture? Are you ready? Come and see. Every Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Spencer Burger King.

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY RELAY FOR LIFE OF OWEN COUNTY kick-off event, Thursday, March 6, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Owen County Family YMCA. Volunteers, survivors and the local community are invited to attend to learn more about this event. For more information, contact Crystal Smith at crystal. smith@cancer.org, or call 812-701- 4537.

NEIGHBORHOOD CRIME WATCH MEETING, Thursday, March 6, beginning at 7 p.m. at the Jefferson Baptist Church in Coal City.

March 7

WRITERS’ GROUP AT THE OWEN COUNTY ART GUILD, Friday, March 7, from 2-4 p.m. Writers share their work and support each other.

THE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY will meet Friday, March 7, beginning at 5 p.m. at the Owen County Public Library. The public is welcome.

March 8

SWEET OWEN INDUSTRIES ARC WILL HOST A SPRING VENDOR SALE, Saturday, March 8, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sweet Owen Industries is located at 36 Concord Road, east of Spencer. For more information, call Kellie Norris at 812-821-1389 or 812-714- 8138.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK SALE, Saturday, March 8, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Life-Long Learning Center, located adjacent to the Owen County Public Library in Spencer.

ROAD KILL CAFE, Saturday, March 8, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Join the fun and dine at the Owen County Art Guild. Cost is $6 per person, with proceeds to benefit the art guild’s building fund.

March 9

THE OWEN COUNTY ART GUILD WILL HOST A RECEPTION to open a monthlong show of the work of the Fickett family on Sunday, March 9, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sonya, Alyssa and Daniel Fickett will be on hand to meet the public and discuss their work. The public is invited to attend the reception and meet the artists. Light refreshments will be served. The Owen County Art Guild is located at 199 West Cooper Street in Spencer.

MT. OLIVET CHRISTIAN CHURCH will resume its second Sunday Open Mic Sings on March 9th. A carry-in dinner will begin at 4:30 p.m. with the sing to follow at 6:00 p.m. Bring a covered dish and join in for a blessed time with food, fellowship and music. Musicians can bring your own CD/tape or let the house band accompany you. Or just bring your “listening ears” and sit back and enjoy the message through music. Pastor Bill Williams and the congregation welcome all to attend. The church is located at the corner of State Road 46 East and County Line Road in Chambersville Cemetery.

WHITE RIVER VALLEY PFLAG (parents, friends and family of the lesbian and gay community) will hold its monthly meeting on March 9th. Please call 812-829- 7896 for time and meeting location or for more information.

OWEN COUNTY ART GUILD MEMBERS MEETING, Monday, March 10, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Owen County Art Guild.

EASTERN STAR CHAPTER 425 WILL HOLD A STATED MEETING Monday, March 10 at 7:30 p.m. at 351 North Harrison Street at the Masonic Lodge. Officers are to provide snacks. Social hour to begin at 6:30 p.m. Casual dress.

March 11

SEWING CLASS AT THE OWEN COUNTY ART GUILD, Tuesday, March 11, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Anyone who wants to learn to sew or improve their skills can attend this free sewing classes. Bring your own machine, if you can. Call 829-1877 for more information.

PEOPLE OVER PARKINSON’S meets at McCormick’s Creek Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center on Tuesday, March 11, beginning at 4 p.m. This is a great opportunity to meet with the center’s therapy specialists to discuss topics most important to you and your loved ones. This free group meets every second Tuesday of the month. The center is located at 210 State Road 43 South. For more information, call 829-3444.

THE BRAYSVILLE HOMEMAKERS WILL MEET on March 11th at the Spencer United Methodist Church basement beginning at 5:30 p.m. Debby Jordan is hostess for March.

WINTER ATHLETICS BANQUET, CLOVERDALE HIGH SCHOOL, Tuesday, March 11, beginning at 7 p.m. in the high school cafetorium.

WHITE RIVER BEEKEEPERS will meet Tuesday, March 11, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Owen County Fairgrounds. Anyone with an interest in beekeeping is welcome to attend.

THE SPENCER AMERICAN LEGION AND AUXILIARY will meet Tuesday, March 11 at 7 p.m. at the post.

March 12

WACKY WEDNESDAY CRAFT SESSION at the Owen County Art Guild, Wednesday, March 12, from 1-3 p.m. Bring your favorite craft and join others as they create.

PUZZLES, TRIVIA AND GAMES FOR THE BRAIN, 1-3 p.m., second Wednesday of each month at the Endwright Center, 631 West Edgewood Drive in Ellettsville. Heather Short, of Indiana Home Health, will lead participants in playing trivia games, solving puzzles and other fun activities to maintain a sharp focus and, better memory retention. Refreshments will be provided by Indiana Home Health. New players are always welcome! Sponsored by Area 10 Agency on Aging and Indiana Home Health. For more information, call the center at 812- 876-3383, extension 515.

PARTNERS IN ART: ADULT PAINTING SESSION, Wednesday, March 12, from 3-9 p.m. at the Owen County Art Guild. Beginners and experts invited to attend. Stay a few hours or the entire time. No charge.

WESTERN INDIANA CONFERENCE AWARDS BANQUET, for coaches and All-Conference student-athletes, takes place Wednesday, March 12, beginning at 6:15 p.m. in the Owen Valley High School Auditorium.

March 13

PARTNERS IN ART, Thursday, March 13, from 3-9 p.m. at the Owen County Art Guild. Adult painting session, all levels and mediums.

THE ALPHA DELTA CHAPTER OF TRI KAPPA will host its annual Longaberger® Basket Bingo event on Thursday, March 13, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Owen Valley Middle School. Doors will open at 5:45 p.m., with the cost of admission set at $10 and limited to those 18 years of age and older. Each $10 ticket covers twenty games. Tickets may be purchased in advance at Hammond’s Florist in Spencer or by calling Yvonne at 828-1411.

SPENCER MASONIC LODGE #95 will have a stated meeting on Thursday, March 13 at 7:30 p.m. All area Masons are invited.

March 14

WRITERS’ GROUP AT THE OWEN COUNTY ART GUILD, Friday, March 14, from 2-4 p.m. Writers share their work and support each other.

MCCORMICK’S CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WILL HOST ITS ANNUAL MATH & SCIENCE NIGHT on Friday, March 14, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Don’t miss out on demonstrations from Cook Aviation, Hoosier Energy, the IU Math Department, Our Community Bank, the Society of Women Engineers, Mrs. Linda Barrett, Owen County EMS, Purdue Extension, REMC, Bean Blossom Patricksburg Water Corporation, Owen County Soil & Water Conservation District, the Society of Plastics Engineers, and Peoples State Bank. This year’s event will also welcome Babbs SuperValu and the Owen County Amateur Radio Club! This is a free event.

March 15

CHAOS AT THE OWEN COUNTY ART GUILD, Saturday, March 15, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Art opportunities for school age children.

THE GOSPORT BAPTIST CHURCH WILL HOST A CHILI SUPPER AND GOSPEL SING, Saturday, March 15. Supper begins at 5 p.m.; singing at 6 p.m. Special guest will be southern gospel group Whiteland Aires. Everyone is welcome to join in for a night of food and fellowship.

March 16

OPEN DOOR CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP will host a special service on Sunday evening, March 16, at 6:30. The church will be celebrating the 30th anniversary of Pastor Denise Shaw’s call to Christian service and she will be sharing her very powerful personal testimony. The church is located at 27 East Franklin Street in Spencer. For more information: 829-4880, ODCFofOwenCo@gmail.com.